Cell and Developmental Biology

Education facts

Code: BIO213

The course provides a conceptual framework to understand biological development ranging from the cellular level to the formation and integration of organs into a complete organism. Our emphasis is on the mechanisms of development, illustrated using model organisms such as the nematode, fruit fly, mouse and Arabidopsis, and explained in many instances down to the cellular and molecular levels. Practical laboratory work may include a study of plant cell differentiation and the action of plant hormones, a cell culture lab and examining C. elegans development mutants. Student presentations of selected primary research articles highlight recent methods and advances in the field.

Entry requirements

Admission to the course requires: Passed basic courses in the subject areas of cell biology and molecular genetics and evolution comprising 30 credits. Completedbasic courses in botanical and zoological physiology, ecology and biodiversity and systematics covering 30 credits, or equivalent. English proficiency is required to the level of English 6/ English Course B from Swedish Upper Secondary School, or be certified by an internationally recognized test, for example TOEFL, IELTS.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Cell and Developmental Biology

  University of Gothenburg

  Start date: 1 September 2025

  End date: 4 November 2025

  Pace of study: 100 %